I Will Love You Lyrics And Chords
I will love you song lyrics and guitar chords in the key of D Major by The Furey Brothers And Davie Arthur. Also sang by Marianne Faithful. Written by Tom Paxton.Made famous in Ireland by ''The Fureys [ song list ]'' [What a band] Some of the chords here are ''fillers'' and don't need to be played , but the song will sound more interesting if they are played. Also recorded by Tickle The Pig who are an Irish folk band and whose youtube video I have used for this song. Well done lads, great version. The tin whistle sheet music notes are included, I had a go at playing it on whistle and must admit it's one of the easiest songs I ever played on whistle. When Tom Paxton recorded this song he called it ''Every Time'' and the Fureys called it ''I Will Love You''.
The Harmonica Tab Is In This Ebook of Irish Songs
The Harmonica Tab Is In This Ebook of Irish Songs
Every[D] time I[G] hear a sweet bird[D] singing
I[A7] think of you and[D] I my love , I[A7] think of you and[D] I
And [D]when I hear the[G] evening bells a[D] ringing
I[A7] hang my head and[D] cry my love , I[A7] hang my head and[D] cry
[Chorus]
I[D] will love you[D7],, , I will love[G] you,,,[D],,,[A] when[A7] we are[D] gone
I[D] will love you , I will love[G],,,[D],,,Em],,,A7] you , when we are [D]gone
Every time I hear a sofe voice humming
My heart jumps in my breast my love
My heart jumps in my breast
And until I hear your footsteps coming
My heart can know no rest my love
My heart can know no rest
I will love you , I will love you
I will love you , when we are gone
I[A7] think of you and[D] I my love , I[A7] think of you and[D] I
And [D]when I hear the[G] evening bells a[D] ringing
I[A7] hang my head and[D] cry my love , I[A7] hang my head and[D] cry
[Chorus]
I[D] will love you[D7],, , I will love[G] you,,,[D],,,[A] when[A7] we are[D] gone
I[D] will love you , I will love[G],,,[D],,,Em],,,A7] you , when we are [D]gone
Every time I hear a sofe voice humming
My heart jumps in my breast my love
My heart jumps in my breast
And until I hear your footsteps coming
My heart can know no rest my love
My heart can know no rest
I will love you , I will love you
I will love you , when we are gone
I will love you sheet music by Tom Paxton and Recorded By The Furey Brothers
The D note in the chorus is in the second octave which as you know you'll have to blow a bit harder. The other D notes are low. The three notes together on the word ''You'' are really needed to make the song more interesting, this is usually called ornamentation when playing whistle.
Below is the list of songs in the Furey Brothers Tin Whistle Sheet Music Tabs.
Some of the later songs that were recorded by Finbar Furey are included.
I will love you is included.
The price of the ebook is €9.95.
Some of the later songs that were recorded by Finbar Furey are included.
I will love you is included.
The price of the ebook is €9.95.
I Will Love You By Tom Paxton.
🇮🇪 “I Will Love You”
Written by: Tom Paxton (U.S. folk singer-songwriter)
Popularized by: The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur
Genre: Irish folk / contemporary ballad
Themes: Eternal love, commitment, and emotional constancy
🎼 Background
The song “I Will Love You” was written by American folk legend Tom Paxton, one of the great figures of the 1960s folk revival in the U.S., alongside Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger.
Paxton was known for his simple, honest, and heartfelt songs, often about love, social justice, or the human condition. “I Will Love You” is one of his most tender and enduring love songs — a declaration of unwavering affection that transcends time and hardship.
Although it was written by an American, it was adopted by the Irish folk scene, and when The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur recorded it in the late 1970s, it became a beloved ballad across Ireland and the UK.
🎤 The Furey Brothers’ Recording
When The Fureys recorded “I Will Love You”, they transformed Paxton’s American folk song into an Irish romantic anthem.
Their version — led by Finbar Furey’s low whistle and Eddie Furey’s rich, heartfelt vocals — turned it into a song that feels as Irish as “The Green Fields of France” or “The Town I Loved So Well.”
It was released on one of their early albums with Davey Arthur and remains a concert favorite and wedding standard.
Musical Style
Key: Usually performed in D or G major
Tempo: Slow waltz (3/4), around ♩ = 70
Mood: Gentle, reflective, loving
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, fiddle, low whistle, and soft bass
Structure: Verse / refrain format
Musically, it shares DNA with many Irish slow airs and love ballads — the melody moves gracefully and naturally through the chord changes, giving it a timeless, almost hymn-like quality.
🇮🇪 “I Will Love You”
Written by: Tom Paxton (U.S. folk singer-songwriter)
Popularized by: The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur
Genre: Irish folk / contemporary ballad
Themes: Eternal love, commitment, and emotional constancy
🎼 Background
The song “I Will Love You” was written by American folk legend Tom Paxton, one of the great figures of the 1960s folk revival in the U.S., alongside Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger.
Paxton was known for his simple, honest, and heartfelt songs, often about love, social justice, or the human condition. “I Will Love You” is one of his most tender and enduring love songs — a declaration of unwavering affection that transcends time and hardship.
Although it was written by an American, it was adopted by the Irish folk scene, and when The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur recorded it in the late 1970s, it became a beloved ballad across Ireland and the UK.
🎤 The Furey Brothers’ Recording
When The Fureys recorded “I Will Love You”, they transformed Paxton’s American folk song into an Irish romantic anthem.
Their version — led by Finbar Furey’s low whistle and Eddie Furey’s rich, heartfelt vocals — turned it into a song that feels as Irish as “The Green Fields of France” or “The Town I Loved So Well.”
It was released on one of their early albums with Davey Arthur and remains a concert favorite and wedding standard.
Musical Style
Key: Usually performed in D or G major
Tempo: Slow waltz (3/4), around ♩ = 70
Mood: Gentle, reflective, loving
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, fiddle, low whistle, and soft bass
Structure: Verse / refrain format
Musically, it shares DNA with many Irish slow airs and love ballads — the melody moves gracefully and naturally through the chord changes, giving it a timeless, almost hymn-like quality.
